Safety Consultant

Labor & Workforce Development; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Labor Standards and Safety, is recruiting an Occupational Safety & Compliance Officer in Juneau. This role analyzes employer worksites to identify hazards and communicates findings to employers and workers, while producing detailed reports and maintaining electronic records.

Join a mission-driven team focused on safe and legal working conditions across Alaska, with opportunities for training, travel, and career advancement

Qualifications

• Five years general work experience, preferably in industries such as petroleum, construction, manufacturing, transportation, communications, electric, gas, wholesale/retail, and sanitary services.
• Substitution: College level training and/or experience in industrial health, safety engineering, occupational safety and health, or related field may substitute for up to three years of the general work experience.
• Applicant must meet Alaska Residency Requirements to be considered for employment.

Responsibilities

• Observe and analyze employer worksites to determine if hazards are present.
• Communicate findings to employers and workers.
• Write long, detailed reports and maintain electronic records using computers and databases.

Skills

Writing

Speaking

Self-Management

Interpersonal Skills

Accountability

Job description

Job Description

ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS! The Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Labor Standards and Safety, is recruiting for an Occupational Safety & Compliance Officer located in Juneau!

This position is in the Labor, Trades, and Crafts Unit (LTC) at a Range 49.

What You Will Be Doing

The consultant's primary duty is to observe and analyze employer worksites to determine if hazards are present and communicate findings to employers and workers. The consultant writes long, detailed reports and maintains electronic records using the computer and various database programs.

Our Mission, Values, and Culture

The mission of Labor Standards and Safety is to ensure safe and legal working conditions. This mission is accomplished through occupational safety and health law enforcement, training, and consultation. Alaska Occupational Safety and Health aims to protect Alaska workers from industrial accidents and job-related illness through the enforcement of state and federal standards, and by training employers and employees to follow safe and healthful work practices.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

Flexible work hours, opportunity to travel, variety of tasks, great team environment, training opportunities paid by State of Alaska, and the opportunity to work independently upon completion of probationary period. Working with the State of Alaska offers great health benefits, generous paid leave accrual, and a retirement plan. There are many opportunities for cross training as well as potential for career advancement within the State of Alaska.

The Working Environment You Can Expect

This position is located at 1111 W. 8th St, Juneau, Alaska. This position involves a dynamic, busy, and changing work environment.

Who We Are Looking For

• Writing: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a brief, clear, and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material that is appropriate for the intended audience.
• Speaking: Uses correct English grammar to organize and communicate ideas in words that are appropriate to listeners and situations; uses body language appropriately.
• Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.
• Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.
• Accountability: Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions and demonstrates commitment to accomplish work in an ethical, efficient, and cost-effective manner.

To view the general description and example of duties for the position, please go to the following link:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs

Minimum Qualifications

Five years general work experience, preferably in any of the following industries: petroleum; construction; manufacturing (especially timber products and food processing); transportation; communications; electric; gas; wholesale and retail trade; and sanitary services.

Substitution

College level training and/or experience in industrial health, safety engineering, occupational safety and health, or closely related field may be substituted for up to three years of the general work experience.

Additional Required Information

Applicants must meet Alaska Residency Requirements in order to be considered for employment at this time.

COVER LETTER

A cover letter is required as part of your application. In your cover letter, please describe your experience delivering training or speaking in front of groups. What strategies do you use to keep audiences engaged and ensure your message is understood? We request your cover letter be no more than two to three paragraphs and limited to one page.

DRIVER’S LICENSE REQUIREMENT

Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license. Proof of licensure will be required prior to reporting to duty.

LTC RECRUITMENT

An offer to interview will be based on the ability to meet the Competency Specifications stated in the Position Descriptions on the Local 71 website. Competency Specifications are found at http://www.local71.com/ERP/classifications/comspec.htm. All applicants are encouraged to register with the Local 71 Union prior to applying for this position. If offered this position, Local 71 enrollment will be required no later than 30 days after accepting the position.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF INTERVIEW

• A list of three (3) professional references, one of which should be your most recent supervisor, including name, job title, employer, and current phone number(s).
• A copy of your last three (3) performance evaluations, or two (2) letters of reference if evaluations are unavailable.
• A copy of your current valid Driver’s License.

LEGAL EMPLOYMENT

The State’s online recruitment system, Workplace Alaska, requires applicants to certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States. It is the responsibility of the employee to maintain the appropriate documentation to accept or continue legal employment. The State of Alaska does not function in the role as an employer sponsor.

EDUCATION

If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position.

Transcripts must be attached at the time of application or submitted to the contact information below prior to the close of recruitment.

If you’re unable to attach to your application, email it to the contact provided in the job posting. If email is not an option, please call the contact person to obtain a fax number.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, i